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Dongfeng has introduced the M-Hero M800 EREV SUV, which is equipped with a 1.5-liter internal combustion engine and a triple CATL battery. It will become the second model of the M-Hero brand.
The second M-Hero model, the M800, matches the M-Hero 917 in exterior styling with lots of chopped lines. But it has a smaller grille and larger overhangs. There is a platform for drones on the roof. It's also larger than the M-Hero 917, measuring 5136 x 2172 x 2063mm (compared to the M-Hero 917's 4987 x 2080 x 1935mm). But the wheelbase of these models is the same – 2950 mm. However, the M800 has a four-seat interior layout. This hints that it is not designed for off-road use, but for city trips with a driver.
The new SUV received approach and departure angles of 24 and 30 degrees. For M-Hero 917 they are 31 degrees each. The front and rear tracks of the M800 have the same width of 1755 mm. This SUV is equipped with 275/65 R20 wheels at the front and 295/60 R20 at the rear. Its curb weight is 3270 kg, and its gross weight – 3740 kg.
Under the hood of the M-Hero M800 there is a 1.5-liter gasoline internal combustion engine with a power of 197 hp. It does not transmit torque to the wheels, acting as a generator. The M800 will likely have the same powertrain as the M-Hero 917. It features three electric motors with a total output of 816 hp. They are powered by a battery pack (NMC) from CATL.
M-Hero M800 will cost more than M-Hero 917 because it is larger and has a four-seat layout. An electric version of the M800 will also be available on the market in the future.